By: Lauren Stewart 

Think of delicate French lavender, light pink and yellow creating a soft and harmonious feel in the midst of summer. The thought of having the most chic and stunning wedding of the season is sure a desire for all. To start planning you will need to pick a season and color scheme. as far as wedding color themes go, I would say this one screams “SUMMER”.

On the table Premiere Events Clear Glass Charger with Gold Band, Fleur Salad Plate, Heirloom Blush Salad Plate, Pure 13 oz Tall Wine,Capri Brushed Gold, 

This soft yet extravagant table top features some of our beloved inventory. If you are interested in creating this timeless look for your event, you can shop our inventory at Premiere Events. 

Also, a big thank you to all that contributed to this styled shoot. Ashley with Epoch Events brought this look alive from the design, styling and planning by Ashley @Epochoevents and the talented  photographer   Photography by @lightasgold captured all of these amazing shots.

This gorgeous venue is located just minutes from downtown Austin, Texas. Camino Real Ranch is the perfect location for spectacular views and it’s located near local bars just down the street from your venue to keep the celebration going!  Camino Real Ranch offers an exquisite view of a modern dessert, boho chic, right in the middle of Texas. If you are looking for a California feel, but in Texas then this is your perfect venue!

This magnificent cake and desert pictured below are made and designed from feathers and frosting. This company is based in Austin, Texas if looking to acquire a cake or dessert company for your upcoming event.

Adding floral centerpieces to your table tops are a classic touch. The simplicity of flowers adds that pop of color to create a bold splash tying in your array of colors. Whether you choose your venue to be located outside or inside, fresh flowers are always a perfect idea for any event.

At Camino Real Ranch you have choices of the featured chairs below. They offer black bentwood dining chairs with gold tipped legs, which is perfect for chic and trendy weddings!

 Are you in search of a modern day wedding invitation for your big celebration?

If so, @Fine Day Press has exactly what you are looking for. Pictured to the left from this event is the invitation design. This style along with many others that you could pick and choose from to fit your colors and theme!

C R E A T I V E  T E A M

Design + Styling + Planning | Ashley with @epochcoevents

Venue | @camino_real_ranch

Photography | @lightasgold

Stationery | @finedaypress

Floral Design | @truthandblooms

Cake + Desserts | @feathers.and.frostingRentals | @partytimerentalscollegestation

Details | @anthropologie @blacklanddistilleryfw @desertdoor @historicpearl @indybrewing @ranchriderspirits @bravadospice @paddywaxcandles @elarroyo_atx

Brilliant! That’s our take on the three Wedding Design and Décor elements presented here for your inspiration. We hope you enjoy these wow-worthy trends as much as we do!

1. Tents! Over the past year, while pandemic pandemonium raged around us, tents presented a way for weddings and other events to take place. Tenting became a means of complying with COVID-19 gathering restrictions, allowing many wedding couples to celebrate their special day. At least in some parts of the country, with proper social distancing and masks in place, family and friends were able to partake in the wedding festivities. Through the pandemic experience, we learned that, all decked out in their wedding day best, today’s tented environments are as appealing as any hotel ballroom, as inviting as any reception hall, and as awe-inspiring as any swanky country club.

We also became keenly aware that tenting offers the wedding couple one huge advantage. You get to ‘pick your favorite spot’, then design a tented setting around your individual needs, your unique wants, and your fondest wishes! Decide where you want your wedding ceremony and reception to take place, and with almost no limits, a creative and experienced tent and rental provider can help make the wedding of your dreams happen – right where you want it to be.

Tents are transportable and transformative –traveling venues that open up the universe of location choices. Planning a tented wedding from the get-go gives you maximum flexibility and autonomy, and ensures your special day won’t have that ‘been there – done that’ look and feel. That’s an important part of the decision-making process in opting to create your own space, and another reason many wedding couples are choosing to marry in the great outdoors, but with a tented twist.

Tenting is also a great way to expand your traditional venue’s capacity when you want or need more space. Perhaps you just can’t fit that lounge area or cigar-rolling station or extra bar or whatever ‘it’ might be under your venue’s roof – tenting enables you to give your guests an optimum, uncrowded experience, with protection from the elements in inclement weather. Maybe a place to mingle during the cocktail period, before heading indoors for dinner and dancing, is important to you, and more enjoyable for your guests as well. Premiere Events and Party Time Rentals tent experts can guide you through the tent selection and space planning process that works best for your special day. Contact a Premiere Events or Party Time Rentals Event Consultant today – we’re happy to help! Check out our tent selection HERE!

2. Clear Acrylics! Almost futuristic, clear acrylic wedding design elements are ultra-trendy. Stylistically, acrylic décor is sleek, versatile and fashionable. Premiere Events and Party Time rentals offer a variety of acrylic options for everything from seating to signage to lounge accessories. Most of our pieces can be ‘customized’ – add a monogram to the sweetheart chairs or names (and or roles) to wedding party seating.

Greet your guests with an acrylic seating chart. Place an acrylic cocktail menu at the bar. Use acrylic napkin rings – so suave and so simple. Repurpose those acrylic ‘sneeze guards’, so prevalent during the pandemic, into creative clear acrylic décor. Your imagination is the ticket to the next never-been-done-before bright idea.

The Knot suggests clear acrylics for modern, contemporary chic, minimalist and glam weddings. We agree that this trend lends itself to these themes, but with the right personal touches, clear acrylics can be used for virtually any wedding theme – or no theme at all. Enjoy these clear and classy acrylic images. Search our clear acrylic lucite on the website!

3. Metallics! Gold, we’re told, is back in a big way. Though never actually missing from our wedding repertoire, this classic metal was eclipsed for a bit by rose gold, copper and other metallics. Whatever the hue, according to the Knot, “Metal wedding décor has taken over Pinterest boards everywhere with their cool and yet slightly edgy elegance. Couples are working metallic décor into centerpieces, table décor, and even barware.” Linens with a metallic flair are another way of adding sparkle to a lovely wedding day. Incorporating metallics into the table-top mix is warm, elegant and rich – creating a look that’s both trendy . . . and timeless. You’ve got a myriad of metallic choices at Premiere Events / Party Time Rentals. ‘True-gold, brushed gold, rose gold, we’ve got the golden glow down pat. Silver and black – they’re here for you too! The Knot suggests that “couples are getting creative with their wedding rentals and working in metallic serving ware like copper cups (Moscow Mules, anyone?), gold place settings, and metallic table runners.” AT PE / PTR, you’ll find not only an amazing array of metallic chargers, but a wide selection of metallic embellished dinner plates, salad plates, glassware, and more. The Knot agrees with our sentiment that one can never have too much shine! “Your wedding is the best time to adopt a full glam… look ” Visit us online or be our in-person showroom guest and see our shimmer and sparkles for yourself.

Trendy – Very Fashionable: Up-To-Date!

You’re certainly under no obligation to give your wedding a theme – “a specific and distinctive quality or characteristic”. In our experience however, couples often opt for a wedding theme. Many select a theme that’s meaningful and personal to them – perhaps one they’ve been thinking of (or dreaming about) even before the wedding details were decided. Other ‘stylish wedding couples’ choose themed wedding design and décor that’s consistent with their personal style, but also expresses a wedding theme that’s in vogue. We hope you enjoy today’s post highlighting three trendy themes and offering ways to make them your own.

Cottage Core Weddings.

“If your social feeds have recently been dominated by quaint countryside vignettes, antique décor inspiration and prairie-style fashion”, the Knot says you’re not alone.” According to Knot wedding experts, “Cottagecore is an aesthetic that celebrates a slower pace of life, rooted in simplicity and nostalgia.” Cottagecore was pandemic-perfect. Cottagecore comfort was a ‘real thing’ during our stay-at-home pandemic days. We enjoyed, vicariously or in the great outdoors, the simple pleasures a cottagcore vibe represents – “a slower pace, earthy flowers, farm animals, homemade crafts and freshly baked goods – like grandma’s, but better! “Visually”, the Knot suggests, “cottagecore is represented by light and airy fabrics, pastel colors and floral prints.” “Feeling cozy is another key descriptor of cottagecore.” One of the best ways to create a warm and cozy cottagecore wedding setting is through tents and twinkly lights – one of 2021’s biggest wedding trends.

Here are some Premiere Events (PE) / Party Time Rentals (PTR) event images depicting cottagecore-compatible rentals. These selections, along with others you may find online (at http://www.premiereeventsonline.com and http://www.partytime rentals. com), provide perfect cottage-core themed furnishings, table-top elements, décor and more. Looking for something a little different? Talk to a PE / PTR Event Consultant about your special wishes. Discover more about cottage core at https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/what-exactly-is-cottagecore.

Dark Academia (D A) Weddings.

Edgy with a Gothic twist. “Inspired by classic literature, Greek arts, and couples who envision a moody-yet-elegant wedding day,” Dark Academia, a relatively new addition to the wedding theme scene, is garnering considerable attention. According to the Knot, “#DarkAcademia” has been viewed over 900 million times. That’s a lot of attention for a cutting-edge approach to wedded bliss.
“It’s hard to narrow down the origin of this internet trend”, the Knot continues. “It glorifies the aesthetic of 19th century English boarding schools or Ivy League colleges tucked across New England.” If you’re thinking ‘Harry Potterish’, you’re headed in the right direction. “Some of today’s dark academia aesthetic can be related to the mystical and scholarly themes of that beloved book and movie series.”
Finding an appropriate DA venue, especially classic structures with “exposed brick, cathedral ceilings, stained glass windows and vintage charm” may be challenging in many US cities, but even in Austin, Texas (and outlying areas), it’s possible to locate surroundings that will “bring the mythical, ominous vibes of dark academia to life”.
Once you’ve found (or adapted or created) the right space, you’ll need décor that transports your guests “to Hogwarts or Harvard circa 1930.” An abundance of Black Beauty, Black Magic, or Black Baccara roses provides a lavish D A foundation. Choose D A appropriate furnishings, table top and décor, and viola – you’ve masterfully created a convincing D A space. A “deep color palette with hues like burgundy, charcoal, back or emerald” will add to the mystique. Premiere and Party Time offer a variety of rental options, like those pictured in this post, to help convey the D A vibe.
If you’re interested in summer reading to help get you in a D A mindset , we found this short list of DA themed books. https://theportalist.com/dark-academia-books

Eco-Friendly Weddings.

Today’s environmentally-conscious wedding couples are embracing eco-friendliness and incorporating sustainability in deliberate, highly visible ways. Here’s what the Knot advises about hosting eco-friendly, sustainable weddings. “Wedding waste is never in vogue . . . what are some creative ways to bring sustainability to your day? Be conscious about food waste, rent items whenever possible, look for dried flowers or plants that can be kept after the wedding . . .”

The online Brides resource, brides.com/story/earth-day-eco-friendly-wedding-ideas offers eco-friendly wedding thoughts. “Single-use anything is not good for the environment, so check out websites geared toward renting décor and equipment. Forget plastic glasses in favor of rented stemware – it looks more elegant, too – and forgo paper plates for rented china, It will automatically upgrade your whole wedding look and reduce landfill waste. The same goes for linens. Instead of paper napkins rent linen napkins tablecloths, and runners.
This same source makes additional eco-friendly suggestions that we find worth mentioning.

-Pick an Eco-Friendly Venue
-Marry in the Great Outdoors, and finally,
-Create an Eco-Friendly Registry or opt for a Charity Registry

Making use of rentals is a consistent piece of eco-friendly wedding advice. Here’s Green Wedding Shoe’s online guidance in that regard (https://greenweddingshoes.com/10-ways-to-plan-an-eco-friendly-wedding/). “There are so many rental companies out there with gorgeous pieces to choose from, so unless you’re going to buy things for the wedding and then incorporate them into your home after, it’s better to rent than buy and dump. If possible, avoid disposable dinnerware and opt for rented tableware and assorted goods.” Premiere and Party Time are here to help you make elegant, affordable rental choices like those pictured here – choices that show how deeply you care about creating a “green” wedding experience.
These are but a few of the countless wedding themes this post might have featured. We singled out these three, but whatever theme you choose, or if you elect for no theme at all, we’re here to help. May your wedding be everything you hope for – everything you’ve dreamed of – everything that contributes to your happiness and enriches the guests’ experience. Contact us TODAY to get your wedding rental planning underway— there’s no time like the present and nothing to be gained by waiting!

Premiere Events had the pleasure of supporting and attending Ma Maison’s January 31, 2021 Open house.   It was a perfect day in January, neither too warm nor too cold.  The event was expertly planned, with staggered entry for guests, face masks worn by vendors and guests alike and every possible safety precaution.  Each area was designed by a different planner, incorporating their own unique vision and style.    The well-attended event was designed for the whole family to enjoy, complete with a petting zoo and beer burro photo ops.

We entered the Great Hall to the upbeat tempo of Plush Party Band greeting us.  Big Time Creatives designed this area with a Scandinavian (Scandi) Wedding Theme.  Natural elements shone brightly with wooden tables, winter green and white florals, and neutral place settings.  The whole vibe was decidedly winter wonderland.  The floral installation hanging over the wooden tables was made of bleached, dried flowers, winter greenery and dried citrus.  It was the perfect structural piece that set off the whole look.  

Big Time Creatives brought the Eastern European inspiration upstairs to the loft overlooking the Great Hall.  The Reception Dinner décor complimented the downstairs theme, while offering more intimacy and bright, festive colors.

The Trellis, an outdoor covered area adjacent to The Great Hall, was designed by An Event to Remember.   It was decorated in a lovely emerald green and gold.  High top Edison Pub tables were paired with Ghost Bar Stools for a modern and sophisticated touch.  Cocktail tables were draped with elegant Hunter Green velvet linens and the greenery adorning the beams was fresh and lush.   The focal point was Premiere’s Boxwood Hedges adorned with up lights, florals and a dramatic “I love you so much” sign! 

Springtime in Paris was in full bloom at The Green Cathedral.   Paris is the City of Love and Something to Celebrate brought the ambiance to Dripping Springs, Texas.  Bright floral arrangements complimented the soft colored Blush Matte Satin Linens and neutral tabletop décor.  Fanciful touches were sprinkled throughout the space, from the balloon installation at the altar to the vintage bike propped against a Boxwood Hedge Escort Sign.  

Karen Moise’s pride in ownership is evident throughout the venue.  Ma Maison meaning “My House” sincerely makes you feel like it is your family’s French countryside home for your special day.  Attention to detail is in every corner as Karen continues to create additional spaces to the venue.  

Outside The Chapel,  beautiful  desserts were exquisitely displayed, on Premiere’s clear acrylic pedestals and stands.  As you entered The Chapel, designed by Altar Ego Events it was magical and very intimate.  The Chapel was decorated with tall branch-like centerpieces placed on smooth white pedestal stands and floating candle arrangements on the ground. The pianist, playing in one of the corners, made The Chapel even more romantic.

When you stepped out of the Chapel, you were welcomed to other areas that were beautifully put together by the many talented planners.  The Lake View (Lac Moise), designed by Bekah Laine Events, invited you to a  fun Fiesta.  Premiere provided vibrant Velvet Fiesta linens which were used on both cocktail and guest seating areas.  To give a modern touch, a Sculpted acrylic chair was chosen to go with the guest seating.  Colorful streamers were hung from the wrought iron gazebo which also featured a 4 -tiered sugar skull cake.  If you were having a sweet tooth moment you were able to enjoy fresh made churros and cotton candy.   You also found a refreshing margarita stand in that area to wash the sweetness down.  What could be more Fiesta than pairing churros and margaritas!

The Grove, designed by Simply XO was simply amazing.  As you entered through the brick wall with the brown metal doors, you could just picture yourself getting married there.  White Chiavari chairs were set up ceremony style, and guests were being serenaded by a guitarist.  The Grove decor was a vibe of Boho mixed with Chic.  The table setting was under a lighted frame structure which at night gives the look of an outdoor wedding reception under the stars.  The Floral decor in this area had soft, neutral, and warm colored florals, giving it a Boho Chic style.  If you were craving something delicious that paired well with this vibe, you were invited to try an Apple Caramel cider, and if you wanted to get adventurous you had the option of adding a hint of bourbon.  Tasty appetizers and desserts were also available.  The Grove, overlooking the lake, is such a serene and beautiful area!

All in all, it was a wonderful Open House.  We loved having each area designed and executed by such creative teams. The different styles and vibes on display enabled bridal couples to see just how versatile this amazing venue truly is.  Here at Premiere Events, we were very honored and grateful to have been the only full-service rental company to participate in this event.  

All vendors:

@bigtimecreatives
@themamaison
@juliewilhitephotography @sohocateringandconsulting
@bigdogpyro@grazeology
@plushpartyband
@simonleebakery
@premiereeventsaustin
@disch_events
@florafetish
@the_inviting_pear
@full_spectrum_ice
@beelavishvintage
@voguevignette
@creaturecoffeeco
@unique_design_and_events_

On a normal Autumn day in the showroom, we’d be assisting multiple customers with selecting their rentals, or answering questions over the phone, but with the ever-looming Coronavirus pandemic, we’ve had a little more time to catch our breath. 

As more and more customers feel comfortable coming back into the showroom for appointments, we figured it was a good time to update our Design Inspiration Tables, and why not use this opportunity to showcase a potential event set up complete with social distancing, extra spacing between guests at each table, and some of our favorite newer rental inventory?!

The South Showroom Consultants Amanda and Chandler teamed up with our Administration & Employee Relations Speciality, Michelle to come up with a beautiful socially distanced design featuring four different table sizes in an ombre autumn-inspired theme, complete with a mockup of a miniature buffet station!

We started with a concept (which evolved throughout the planning):

This set up would utilize three different sized guest tables all at least 6ft apart from each other, with six place settings to show the different amounts of spacing you could place between guests for extra distancing, a sweetheart table for dramatic effect, two cocktail tables, our Wooden Champagne Wall as a backdrop for the sweetheart table, and a miniature 6ft buffet table. The conference table shown in the diagram is a permanent feature of our showroom, although it has gone unused since the local Stay at Home order took effect in March.

We then did what we’d do with any clients coming into the showroom, we brainstormed which items might go with our color palette and set up mock table settings with our showroom samples!

Once we were happy with our rental selections and the overall flow of how the ombre would progress, we checked our inventory to ensure that we had the correct sizes of table linens available to fit our layout. 

Next, we created an overview of the inventory items for each tablescape to assist in organizing the items during the set up so we didn’t have to refer back to a list or multiple photos.

We then pulled inspiration for centerpieces from pinterest and our own website, including our sister store, Party Time Rentals! In case you weren’t aware, we can happily source any of the rentals shown on Party Time’s website for your event here in Austin if there’s something they carry in their inventory that we do not! 

Our Creative Director reviewed our centerpiece inspiration and created a few custom arrangements and re-made a few others from extra materials we had laying around from previous arrangements. We’re all about Reduce, Reuse, Recycle here! A few of our centerpieces ended up with a little more spring in their step, than autumn leaves and pumpkins please, but we love how each arrangement really suits the individual table and showcases a range of how our rentals can be used throughout the seasons!

There are truly no rules anymore about color palettes sticking to certain seasons, or which tabletop items you must set your guest tables with. Your design should be a reflection of you and your style, but if traditional place settings are your thing, we can certainly help with that as well!

We completed our table designs with a fake (but delicious) dinner menu created in Canva, mimicking the ombre progression of the tables, as well as a price sheet reflecting each table’s rental selections to assist our customers in making the right decisions for both their style and budget.

We chose to pair our two cocktail tables with neutral linens to complement the progression, and a warm beige/buttery yellow linen for our faux buffet table, complete with plates stacked at the buffet, all food items to be served set behind a plexiglass divider, as you would normally see for a buffet set up during these COVID times we’re living in.

We have many other rental items such as hand sanitizer dispensers, rope and stanchions, easels, and more to assist with celebrating safely during the pandemic, and are happy to work with you to help create a socially distanced layout for your venue. 

We hope to work with you soon to help share in the joy of planning your next event, no matter what or when that feels right for you. Please let us know how we can be of assistance to you!

Impressive and Inspiring or Fun and Functional , the versatile tent – like tables, chairs and linens – is an adaptable event staple; now, in the COVID event environment, even more so. Tenting answers the question, in the context of fall, 2020 and perhaps spring, 2021 weddings (if social distancing and venue capacity restrictions are still in effect), “What can I do if my venue’s indoor area isn’t sufficient to provide proper social distancing for the number of guests I’ve been planning for?”. A right sized tent, or multiple smaller tents, opens up your options by creatively and attractively incorporating the great outdoors into your wedding plans.

A partially conditioned tent is a particularly welcome event addition when protection from the elements, be they sun and heat in the early fall or light rain and a chill in the air early next spring, is in order. And with Premiere’s standard tent décor packages and custom tent décor selections, your partially tented indoor-outdoor event can be as elegant or as casual as you like.

When the climate is right, Premiere can help create a cozy and comfortable or sophisticated and stylish ceremony setting. Or, by rethinking the entertainment, bar service, lounge area and, if you need it, establishing a “safe zone” for elderly and other at-risk guests, all the indoor venue space can be reserved for properly socially distanced reception seating. Premiere can help by offering digitally created spacing alternatives that maximize the entire available venue area, indoors and outdoors, with tenting and other solutions. From umbrella tables to misting fans, elegant lighting to warmth in fall and early winter, Premiere’s tenting and other outdoor options helps safely expand your venue’s capacity.

Of course, tenting solutions aren’t just for weddings. Whether or not we have “real” sports this fall, televised games, with or without fans in the stands, are best enjoyed in the company of family and friends. A tented tail gate adds an element of “game day” authenticity, while helping provide ample guest spacing and enhancing event safety. From satelite connections to big screen televisions, catering (provided by a preferred Premiere catering professional), lawn games and more, we’ve got the good stuff that entertains your guests and makes you the game day hero.

When you’re ready to move in the tenting direction, we’re here to help. We’ll gladly meet with you, by appointment, in a Premiere showroom, or meet with you virtually via Zoom. If you’d like for our tenting experts to walk the event space with you, we’re happy to do that too. Your Event Rental Consultant will explain terms and conditions of service for on-site work. We look forward to helping you meet your fall, 2020 and spring, 2021 wedding and event rental needs. Supporting safe, responsible celebrations is our goal. Knowledge and proper preparation are the keys. Let’s get the process underway – call, text or email today!